Released
1989
Also For
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Developed by
Atari Games Corporation
Published by
Atari Games Corporation

Perspective
Top-down
Setting
Post-apocalyptic
Genre
Racing / driving

Description

Badlands continued the Super Sprint lineage, but moved the game into a futuristic post-apocalyptic setting. The races consist of 3 souped-up cars toughing it out over 4 laps on one of the 8 tracks, which are viewed from above. Two human players can take part, but only the winner continues without using up credits, so you will only see the early races in two-player mode.

You are armed with guns, which can be used to slow opposing cars. During the races spanners can be collected, which are then cashed in for upgraded turbos, improved weaponry and engine upgrades. Hazards on the later tracks include ramps, bridges, buildings collapsing onto the track and barriers which open and close in a random sequence.

From Mobygames.com. Original Entry